president obama and new jersey gov. chris christie check out the damage in atlantic city. the president offered the jersey storm victims some reassurance. >> we are here for you. we would not forget we will follow up to make sure that you get all the help you need. until you never built. >> christie is a supporter of mitt romney but gave president obama a thumbs up for his efforts to help new jersey residents. >> i cannot think the president enough for his personal concern and compassion for our state for the people of our state. >> mitt romney campaign in south florida but the storm victims were a part of his message. >> become with full are excited about the prospects ahead. we also have heavy hearts given the number of people who are in a time of great difficulty given the hurricane that struck the middle atlantic states of our country. our thoughts and prayers go to them. >> vice-president joe biden kept up his attacks on running and running mate paul ryan during a stop in central florida. rain stopped campaigning in time to go home and record tree with his family. >>